Narendra Modi Gujarat visit: Prime Minister Modi has kick-started his 2-day visit to Gujarat on Monday, which is his third visit to his native state in 2017. On the first day of his two-day visit, the PM inaugurated and laid the foundation stone for various projects of the Kandla Port in Kutch district. It was followed by addressing the huge gathering of people gathered there to listen to the PM. (Twitter)

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PM Narendra Modi was warmly welcomed by the people of Kutch who lined up all through the route to have a glimpse of him. The PM also did not disappoint them and waved to the crowd with full enthusiasm and gusto. (Twitter)

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After inaugurating the projects and Kandla Port, PM Narendra Modi said that Kandla has people from all over India. He thanked the people of Kandla for the memorable welcome. Speaking at the event, the PM said there is something very special about the land of Kutch and the people who live here. (Twitter)

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PM Narendra Modi emphasised the need of Infrastructure, efficiency and transparency for economic growth of a nation. He added that good ports are essential for the progress of India and said Kandla has emerged as one of the finest ports in Asia. (Twitter)

Later in the evening, the Prime Minister will be in Bhachau to inaugurate a pumping station built on Narmada branch canal for the Kutch region. He will also address a public gathering at Bhachau. (Twitter)